As part of the strategy of the national program Cultural Summer, organized by the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development, under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, to preserve the national identity, a series of educational lectures about the "UAE Heritage" were organized during the past week, in addition to a number of visits to museums and archaeological sites across the UAE. “This comes as part of the program’s attempt to raise awareness about the true history of the UAE among the new generation. Studies and researches conducted by a number of archeologists in different parts of the country, prove that traces of human existence on the land of the UAE dates back to thousands of years. Students were also introduced to UAE oases, tools used earlier in history, such as pottery jars, swords and daggers, in addition to gold and silver coins from other countries.”, commented Ahmed Al Suraei, Director of the cultural centers Department at the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development. “Lectures and workshops were conducted by the archaeological specialist and expert Mohammed Al-Balawneh, who has unlimited knowledge about the history of the UAE. UAE’s land and history are deeply rooted, the land of the UAE has its historical presence which reflects its role in the Arabic, regional and international scene throughout the ages, since ancient times until its unity and march of renaissance, progress and prosperity. “, noted Al Suraei. On a related note, a number of students participating in the cultural summer program visited the Umm Al Quwain Center of Antiquities. They toured the center and listened to a detailed explanation by specialized staff of the Center about the artifacts discovered in various sites. Students also saw the oldest pearl in the world, which was discovered in Al Dour in Um Al Quwwain. The Cultural Center in Fujairah also organized a trip for participants in the program to the falcon museum in Dubai. Students were introduced to the different types of falcons, their history and the interest of the UAE and Arabs in general in falcons over the ages. Students also watched a documentary about falcons hunting and training. Talent Selection Committees of the program continue their visits to submit recommendations and the final report Talent selection committees continue their visits to centers across the country. The theatre committee visited cultural centers in Masafi, Dibba, Ras Al Khaimah and Al Fujairah, and attended a number of theatrical performances and talents. “The Committee, during its multiple visits, spotted many participating talents, and is still on the search for more”, commented the artist Mohammed Saeed, Head of the Talent Selection Committee. He continued “what the Committee has witnessed so far during the first session of the program foresees distinguished theatrical talents in the coming sessions of the program and in the future .” “Creativity plays an important role in creating the country’s future and its value. This role is valued by cultural institutions in our country, especially the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development, which constantly implements programs and activities to focus on the discovery of talents, and then develop programs that refine their talents and special abilities.”, noted Saeed. As part of the strategy of the national program Cultural Summer, organized by the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development, under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, to preserve the national identity, a series of educational lectures about the "UAE Heritage" were organized during the past week, in addition to a number of visits to museums and archaeological sites across the UAE. “This comes as part of the program’s attempt to raise awareness about the true history of the UAE among the new generation. Studies and researches conducted by a number of archeologists in different parts of the country, prove that traces of human existence on the land of the UAE dates back to thousands of years. Students were also introduced to UAE oases, tools used earlier in history, such as pottery jars, swords and daggers, in addition to gold and silver coins from other countries.”, commented Ahmed Al Suraei, Director of the cultural centers Department at the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development. “Lectures and workshops were conducted by the archaeological specialist and expert Mohammed Al-Balawneh, who has unlimited knowledge about the history of the UAE. UAE’s land and history are deeply rooted, the land of the UAE has its historical presence which reflects its role in the Arabic, regional and international scene throughout the ages, since ancient times until its unity and march of renaissance, progress and prosperity. “, noted Al Suraei. On a related note, a number of students participating in the cultural summer program visited the Umm Al Quwain Center of Antiquities. They toured the center and listened to a detailed explanation by specialized staff of the Center about the artifacts discovered in various sites. Students also saw the oldest pearl in the world, which was discovered in Al Dour in Um Al Quwwain. The Cultural Center in Fujairah also organized a trip for participants in the program to the falcon museum in Dubai. Students were introduced to the different types of falcons, their history and the interest of the UAE and Arabs in general in falcons over the ages. Students also watched a documentary about falcons hunting and training. Talent Selection Committees of the program continue their visits to submit recommendations and the final report Talent selection committees continue their visits to centers across the country. The theatre committee visited cultural centers in Masafi, Dibba, Ras Al Khaimah and Al Fujairah, and attended a number of theatrical performances and talents. “The Committee, during its multiple visits, spotted many participating talents, and is still on the search for more”, commented the artist Mohammed Saeed, Head of the Talent Selection Committee. He continued “what the Committee has witnessed so far during the first session of the program foresees distinguished theatrical talents in the coming sessions of the program and in the future .” “Creativity plays an important role in creating the country’s future and its value. This role is valued by cultural institutions in our country, especially the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development, which constantly implements programs and activities to focus on the discovery of talents, and then develop programs that refine their talents and special abilities.”, noted Saeed.